SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 36287. Cal. 44 Russian. Commercial model with nickel finish, 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Hammer & trigger guard are color case hardened and it has a lanyard swivel in buttstrap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Bbl address is in 1-line on top of rib and ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neil & Jinks, there were 6,200 of these revolvers produced 1873-1878. These revolvers were quite popular and were used extensively on the American frontier by citizens on both sides of the law. They are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel turned a little milky with spots of flaking and fine pimpling on the rib and a large area of flaking on the left side of top strap; hammer retains dark case colors and the trigger guard a dark brown patina; grips have a few age lines otherwise are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-51861 JR426 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1395

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1395	$4,312.50	Revised: 3/6/2014 Please Note: This is actually a 2nd Model, not a 3rd Model SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 36287. Cal. 44 Russian. Commercial model with nickel finish, 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Hammer & trigger guard are color case hardened and it has a lanyard swivel in buttstrap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Bbl address is in 1-line on top of rib and ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neil & Jinks, there were 6,200 of these revolvers produced 1873-1878. These revolvers were quite popular and were used extensively on the American frontier by citizens on both sides of the law. They are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel turned a little milky with spots of flaking and fine pimpling on the rib and a large area of flaking on the left side of top strap; hammer retains dark case colors and the trigger guard a dark brown patina; grips have a few age lines otherwise are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-51861 JR426 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1395 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.